Abstract
Talent development as a framework for gifted services has a long history, having been proposed by multiple leaders in the field and others more than 20 years ago. This chapter addresses some of the most frequent misconceptions about the talent development framework. The misconceptions covered are emphasizing domains of talent over general giftedness means that everyone is gifted in something; including a wider range of students may lead to talent development programs being watered down; talent development supporters do not value IQ or general ability; and talent development ignores psychological needs by not focusing on the “whole child”. They also include in a talent development framework, it is possible to “lose” one’s giftedness, whereas with the IQ model, once gifted, always gifted; a talent development framework does not serve underachievers; everyone could be gifted if they just had the right opportunities; and talent development only focuses on individuals who can become eminent.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Talent Development as a Framework for Gifted Education |
Subtitle of host publication | Implications for Best Practices and Applications in Schools |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 299-306 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781000489248 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781032144597 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences